Rotoroa Island

Where' s it?

Take your hiking boots with you to discover the island's hiking paths and viewpoints, or just take a dip on one of the four lovely sandy spots. For more than 100 years, Rotoroa was off limits to the general population and is home to the first drug counselling center in New Zealand. The island has historic monuments and exhibits that show the island's intriguing past.

You can even spend the nights in the island's shop or in an old cottage for a truly unforgettable time. From Orapiu Wharf on Waiheke Island you can also take this 10 -minute drive to the island. A state of the Art Visitors' Center and Musée now shows the island's intriguing story from Maori and early Egyptian times to its many years in seclusion as New Zealand's first and oldest drug care center.

Historic Building - Get an insight into the island's history by exploring historic monuments such as a church, a school and a prison. A number of at-risk bidding has been implemented on the island, among them the following: Takahes, White-heads, Saddlebacks, Pateks and Kiwis. Kiwifruit were first set free in 2014, and since then more than 30 kiwis have been enjoying the predator-free port of Rotoroa.

Jungle - Thanks to the work of Rotoroa Island Trust and voluntary work, the island has changed fundamentally since 2008. The seven-meter-high statue by New Zealand sculptor Chris Booth is on the island's south promontory. Most of the hiking trails on the island are open to most fit and well-mad.

Reservations are required. For more information and availabilty, please click here. Plentiful supplies of hot and cold drinks, as there are no grocery stores on the island. No dustbins on pest-free isles. It is important to take all your waste from the island, as well as leftovers.

It is a full days activities due to the schedule and travelling times from the centre of the island of Auckland to the island. You can find schedules here. One to Rotoroa Same Sunday Return - Adult - $52. 00 reservations are necessary and effective for trips at the date and times indicated on the ticketing. You can buy your admission passes either on line or at the box offices.

Applicable for arrival and departure to Rotoroa on the same date. Although they are free of charge, please be aware that toddlers (under 5 years of age) are admitted. Cancel to Rotoroa Return - Adult - $52. 00 reservations are necessary and available for trips at the times and dates indicated on the ticketing.

You can buy your admission passes either on line or at the box offices. Applicable for arrival and departure to Rotoroa. Although they are free of charge, please be aware that toddlers (under 5 years of age) are admitted.

You can buy your admission passes either on line or at the box offices. Applicable for arrival and departure to Rotoroa on the same date. Admission for toddlers is necessary although they are free of charge. Allow to Rotoroa Same Days Return - Toddler - $0.00 reservations are necessary and applicable for trips at the times and dates indicated on the ticketing.

You can buy your admission passes either on line or at the box offices. Applicable for arrival and departure to Rotoroa on the same date. Children under 5 years drive for free. Reservation required. Åuckland to Rotoroa return - kid - $30. Cancellations are required and are subject to availability for the period and date indicated on the pass.

You can buy your admission passes either on line or at the box offices. Applicable for arrival and departure to Rotoroa. Admission for toddlers is necessary although they are free of charge. Allowland to Rotoroa Return - Toddler - $0.00 reservations are necessary and applicable for trips at the times and dates indicated on the pass.

You can buy your admission passes either on line or at the box offices. Applicable for arrival and departure to Rotoroa. Children under 5 years drive for free. Reservation required. One to Rotoroa Same Day Return - Family - $134. 00 reservations are necessary and applicable for trips at the times and dates indicated on the ticketing. You can buy your admission passes either on line or at the box offices.

Applicable for arrival and departure to Rotoroa on the same date. Children under 5 years drive for free. Cancel to Rotoroa Return - Family - $134. 00 reservations are necessary and applicable for trips at the times and dates indicated on the pass. You can buy your admission passes either on line or at the box offices.

Applicable for arrival and departures to Rotoroa. Children under 5 years drive for free. What is the arrival times for my ferries? ROTOROA Island will close 15 min before depart. So how long do we have to be on the island? The Rotoroa Island is a full days activities due to the schedule of the boat.

You can prolong your holiday at certain hours of the year by spending the night in the amazing island accommodation by booking in advanced. See'Can I remain on the island?' below. Do you have a café on the island? The island has no catering facilities, so please take your own meals and drink your own hot and cold drinks.

There' s no groceries on the island! It is advisable to take enough meals for another night if the trip is canceled due to poor nutrition.

Learn more about the visit to a pest-free island. When I visit a pest-free island, what should I do? No dustbins on pest-free isles. It is important to take all your waste from the island, as well as leftovers. Learn more about the visit to a pest-free island.

Which wild animals can I find on the island? The island is free of predators and is home to indigenous threatened fish such as kiwis, crocodiles, takah? and skink. Please check out our wild-life page here to see what your visitor has to offer. The Rotoroa is ideal for kids from 5 years of age, as there are simple hiking trails and many possibilities to observe wild animals.

Can the island be used by wheelchairs and prams? Yes, but you must be conscious that it can be hard to get into many parts of the island. No, these objects are not allowed on the island. May I take my pet with me to the island? Pets are not allowed on Rotoroa Island. Do they have restrooms on the island?

Do you have a smokers' area on the island? Will my tickets be available for appointments in the near or far future only? Do you mind if I spend the night on the island? Are the ferries to Rotoroa Island a straight connection? No, the shuttle to Rotoroa will stop at Orapiu, Waiheke Island to collect people.